Chemical Operations Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-23
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Government
Job Overview
Join the front lines to protect against some of the world’s most powerful threats. As a Chemical Operations Specialist for the Army National Guard, you will support the country during natural disaster relief efforts and safeguard the nation from chemical and biological warfare.
Responsibilities- Provide training advice and supervision regarding CBRN equipment and operations.
- Expertly handle nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) detection and decontamination equipment to assist in NBC defense measures.
- Maintain disaster plans and operate and perform maintenance on smoke generating equipment.
- Coordinate with civilian personnel on emergency response actions.
- Operation of CBRN decontamination, defense, detection, and monitoring equipment.
- Wear and use of protective equipment.
- Hazardous Material Certification (at the awareness level).
- Exposure to toxic agents while wearing CBRN protective equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to plan and organize.
- Ability to work calmly under tremendous stress.
After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) that includes hands‑on and classroom training focused on defensive procedures for NBC warfare and preparation of emergency plans.
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Benefits- Paid training.
- A monthly paycheck.
- Montgomery GI Bill.
- Federal and State tuition assistance.
- Retirement benefits for part‑time service.
- Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage).
- 401(k)-type savings plan.
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans).
- Health care benefits available.
- VA home loans.
- Bonuses, if applicable.
- Most non‑prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see for details).
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